Recently, a post went viral on TikTok (@serembanpage) capturing the vibrant atmosphere of the PJ Half Marathon 2025, which took place on August 17.
@serembanpage Uncle Ong Kim Hwa, umur 91 tahun, berasal dari Seremban berjaya menamatkan larian 10km di acara PJ Half Marathon 2025 dalam masa 1 jam & 46min dan beliau sudah pun bermula membuat perancangan untuk menyertai acara larian yang seterusnya di Kepong. #Tahniah Uncle Ong ️ 记者关心地问阿公是否觉得辛苦，阿公连声说不会、很好很好，声音洪亮有力，脚步稳健不曾停歇，展现91岁高龄过人的体力。 #星洲日报 #sinchew 2025 PJ Half Marathon, the 91 years old, Uncle Ong Kim Hwa from Seremban successfully crossed the finish line in 1 hour & 46 mins in the Men's 10km category and he's already looking forward to the next race in Kepong! #Congratulations #PJHALFMARATHON2025 original sound - serembanpage
While such marathons are typically filled with young runners and seasoned athletes, this year's event stood out when a 91-year-old participant, affectionately known as Uncle Ong, joined the race.
It was reported that Uncle Ong took part in the 10-kilometer (km) run, with a cut-off time of two hours. To the amazement of many, he not only completed the race but did so entirely on his own effort.
What made his achievement even more impressive was the fact that he completed the run in just 1 hour and 46 minutes, well within the time limit. In the viral clip, Uncle Ong could be seen beaming with pride and flashing a cheerful peace sign as he crossed the finish line.
But his determination doesn't stop there. It was revealed that he already plans to participate in another upcoming running event in Kepong, Kuala Lumpur.
The comments section on social media was filled with admiration and praise for Uncle Ong's stamina and dedication. Many expressed their amazement at his strength, while some even admitted feeling a little embarrassed for not being as active as him at a much younger age.
One of the PJ Half Marathon 2025 participants also shared his personal experience of running alongside Uncle Ong.
"I joined the same category as this uncle. At the 5km mark, he was still behind me. But around 7-8km, he overtook me. He wasn't running fast, but he was consistently power-walking," the participant said.
"He managed to reach the finish line more than two minutes earlier than me. This uncle is amazing. Hopefully, if we live long lives and reach his age, we will still be as healthy as he is."
Uncle Ong's inspiring achievement is a reminder that age is just a number when it comes to determination, perseverance, and the spirit to keep moving forward. His story has not only warmed hearts but also motivated many to stay active and live a healthier lifestyle.
