diff --git a/test/runner/lib/classification.py b/test/runner/lib/classification.py
index ffecf0d55a..d639fb65b7 100644
--- a/test/runner/lib/classification.py
+++ b/test/runner/lib/classification.py
@@ -43,6 +43,9 @@ def categorize_changes(paths, verbose_command=None):
     additional_paths = set()
 
     for path in paths:
+        if not os.path.exists(path):
+            continue
+
         dependent_paths = mapper.get_dependent_paths(path)
 
         if not dependent_paths: