Rig Rendezvous

10/05/2026

The 2026 Rig Rondy registration is now open. Please go to this site to register:

https://raceroster.com/events/2026/139884/bill-leonard-memorial-rig-rendezvous

If you have questions, let us know. Please be VERY confident in the classes you are registering for and double check your choices before submitting. We cannot make changes after the fact and there are no refunds from the site.

Let's get ready to Rondy!!!

Bill Leonard Memorial Rig Rendezvous 3500 Illinois 47, Woodstock, IL - Details of The Day• Drivers Meeting 8:00AM Saturday.… - November 14, 2026

10/05/2026

What a gorgeous weekend we had here in northern Illinois.

We are happy to annouce that Paws 4 Kids 4 Paws will be at the race again this year. They are a youth development, educational, and charitable non-profit organization that provides animal-assisted experiences to help neurodivergent and at-risk youth build social skills and leadership while helping rescue animals become more adoptable. Be sure to stop by their table to learn more about them and maybe how you can help them out. If you're unable to make it to the race Paws 4 Kids 4 Paws can be found at :

https://www.facebook.com/paws4kids4paws/

https://paws4kids4paws.org/

Paws 4 Kids 4 Paws has also donated a pet ear camera to our Pick A Prize raffle. Thank you for your continued support to the Rig Rondy.

More on the raffle later.

Where Kids and Dogs Find Success Together. We believe that all children deserve opportunities to impact their lives and the lives of shelter animals.

10/01/2026

Welcome to October, the beginning of Fall and the start of dog training season. We will be turning registration on very shortly, so look for an update soon. But a reminder-please be VERY sure of the classes you want to run, and check your registration carefully before submitting. Race Roster is our entry site and changes cannot be made once you submit your entry. Our reporting and time sheets all work off this site, so we need accuracy when you enter. If you are in doubt about what class you want to run, wait to register until you know for sure. Changes cannot be guaranteed.
Our classes are:
2.5 Mile course (approximate at this time): 4 dog Rig, 2 dog Bike, 2 Dog Scooter
1.5 mile course (approximate): 1 dog Bike, Canicross

We'll be posting the registration link soon. Let's get ready to Rondy!!!

09/30/2026

We hope everyone is getting ready for fall training. We'd like to thank Kathy R for her Wheel Dog sponsorship. Kathy has helped with getting prizes, trail setup/take down and has helped on the trail the day of the race. Thank you Kathy for your continued support both financial and physically.

09/15/2026

We are happy to announce that MJ's Coffee Bar will be back serving up her delicious hot/cold beverages and warm tasty snacks. You can visit MJ at the following events.....

Richardson Adventure Farm in Spring Grove, IL Starting Sept 12th thru Nov 1st on Thur 4pm-10pm, Fri. 10am-11pm, Sat. 10am-11pm, & Sun. 12-10pm.

Art in the Barn @ Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington, IL Sat 9/26 & Sun 9/27 10am-5pm.

Richardson Tree Farm in Spring Grove, IL Starting Black Friday 11/27-28-29

Parkland Jr High Craft Fair / McHenry `2/5 9am-2pm

If you see her at any of these events, make sure to say hi and that you are looking forward to seeing her at the Rig Rondy!

09/14/2026

Now that we've had a couple cooler days and nights, who's focusing on the start of dog running training?

We are excited to be back this year. To help with the finacial requirements to put the race on, we are looking to find sponsors. Who's in?
Lead Dog Sponsor $500
Team Dog Sponsor $250
Wheel Dog Sponsor $100

Trophy labels, port a pottys, timing are all things that are looking for financial support. We will post the sponsorships on our page, information material in the musher bags and onsight signage.

To start things off, Beth and Mike Finsterwalder have purchased all of the trophies. Thank you so much.

If you would like to help the race out, please messenger us and we will get back to you.

Who's ready to Rondy?

07/24/2026

Save the Date: Saturday November 14th 2026. Woodstock IL. It's official-Let's get ready to Rondy!!!!!!