diff --git a/kong/timing/init.lua b/kong/timing/init.lua
index 12328e6978cc..8b15304c319b 100644
--- a/kong/timing/init.lua
+++ b/kong/timing/init.lua
@@ -142,10 +142,6 @@ end
 
 
 function _M.set_root_context_prop(k, v)
-  if not should_run() then
-    return
-  end
-
   ngx.ctx.req_trace_ctx:set_root_context_prop(k, v)
 end