In a massive field of 666, three HBR athletes competed in the race which was won by ex Loftus Runner Stephen Hepples in 53 minutes dead.

The race is from Commondale on the North Yorks Moors and is 5.5 miles long with 600 feet of climbing.  Competing for Burn Road was David Kirk who had a good run in a time of 44.39 which placed him 26th out of a field of 90. 

The annual 5 mile Old Monk trail race took place on Sunday 21st February 2009, leaving from Hart Village in slight snow flurries and ending in rather heavier snow. As usual it was a good turn out with 110 competitors.

Six HBR athletes took part in this annual 5 mile trail run at Billingham. In a field of  156 Keith Galbraith was first home for the club in 13th position in an excellent time of 32.58 which placed him second in the O/50 group, he was quickly pursued by Tracy Waller who was 19th in a time of 33.40 and second lady behind Carolyn Summersgill.