diff --git a/linux/runner/CMakeLists.txt b/linux/runner/CMakeLists.txt
index c718b458..bcebdd05 100644
--- a/linux/runner/CMakeLists.txt
+++ b/linux/runner/CMakeLists.txt
@@ -16,6 +16,7 @@ add_executable(${BINARY_NAME}
 # Apply the standard set of build settings. This can be removed for applications
 # that need different build settings.
 apply_standard_settings(${BINARY_NAME})
+target_compile_features(${BINARY_NAME} PRIVATE cxx_std_17)
 target_compile_options(${BINARY_NAME} PRIVATE -Werror)
 
 # Add preprocessor definitions for the application ID.