diff --git a/cmd/ctr/commands/run/run_unix.go b/cmd/ctr/commands/run/run_unix.go
index 07809f5cb..72bacd01d 100644
--- a/cmd/ctr/commands/run/run_unix.go
+++ b/cmd/ctr/commands/run/run_unix.go
@@ -65,7 +65,7 @@ var platformRunFlags = []cli.Flag{
 	},
 	cli.Float64Flag{
 		Name:  "cpus",
-		Usage: "set the CFS cpu qouta",
+		Usage: "set the CFS cpu quota",
 		Value: 0.0,
 	},
 }