diff --git a/vega_sim/parameter_test/parameter/configs.py b/vega_sim/parameter_test/parameter/configs.py
index 5b50e36c2..91fd8cef4 100644
--- a/vega_sim/parameter_test/parameter/configs.py
+++ b/vega_sim/parameter_test/parameter/configs.py
@@ -35,7 +35,6 @@
             ]
         ),
         run_with_degen_agents=False,
-        wait_for_thread_catchup=True,
     ),
     runs_per_scenario=1,
     additional_market_parameters_to_set={
@@ -64,7 +63,6 @@
             ]
         ),
         run_with_degen_agents=False,
-        wait_for_thread_catchup=True,
     ),
     runs_per_scenario=1,
     additional_market_parameters_to_set={