diff --git a/test_runner/random_ops/test_random_ops.py b/test_runner/random_ops/test_random_ops.py
index f897dc3ab7..e519468694 100644
--- a/test_runner/random_ops/test_random_ops.py
+++ b/test_runner/random_ops/test_random_ops.py
@@ -482,6 +482,7 @@ class NeonProject:
             target_branch.id,
             self.generate_branch_name(),
         )
+        target_branch.start_benchmark()
         return target_branch