For many, participating in the annual Jack Frost Challenge | Bougeons en Hiver is about getting outdoors, getting active, and having fun! For others, it’s about the prizes.
Whatever your motivation is, you’re in luck this year, because we have some AMAZING prizes to give away! Thank you to the generous businesses who got involved in this year’s exciting event.
You MUST register and participate to be eligible for prizes! Check individual prize details below for specific eligibility requirements.
Registration is now open, please see full registration details here!
*Prize list may be subject to change.*
GRAND PRIZE
This year we have a Winnipeg Jets Experience for our grand prize! Participants that complete their fair share of at least 26km during the week of February 11th – 17th, 2024 will be entered to win this prize pack.
- 2 tickets Winnipeg Jets Tickets!
- $50 gift card to the Authentic Team Store for the Winnipeg Jets
- $75 gift card to LOCAL Public Eatery Garry Street
In a team of 5, each person must log a minimum of 26 kilometres for the team to reach the 130km threshold. Any individual who completes their fair share of 26 kilometres of outdoor activity during February 11-17th, 2024, will have a chance.
Jack Frost Bingo Card Prize
This prize will be awarded to those who participate in one of the Jack Frost Bingo Cards. To qualify simply share your achievements via social media with the hashtag listed on the exclusive passports and tagging @GreenActionCentre (Instagram or Facebook) or @GreenActionCtr (Twitter). Winner will be picked at random, you’ll receive one entry per post, so the more achievements you complete the more entries you will get!
We also hope you all take part and visit the awesome local businesses that are involved! Passports will be distributed to registered participants email link.
Remember to make your posts public so we can see them or send us a screenshot of your post/story! If you don’t want to share publicly, you can also direct message on your preferred platform or email your entries to challenge@greenactioncentre.ca with the subject line SayFreezeMB.
- 2 Admission Passes for the WAG-Qaumajuq
- $50 Gift Card from Natural Cycleworks
- Gift Certificate for 6 doughnuts from Oh Doughnuts
- Dalnavert Museum Tour for 5 people
- 10 Show Passes and 5 snack passes from Dave Barber Cinematheque
Most Kilometres Individual
Awarded to the individual with the highest number of logged kilometres during the challenge week of February 11-17th, 2024.
Only those who registered as solo/unaffiliated participants are eligible.
- $50 gift card to McNally Robinson Booksellers
- Gift Certificate for 6 doughnuts from Oh Doughnuts
- $25 registration fee waived and a $25 driving credit (or a $50 credit for existing member) plus a T-shirt and Tote from Peg City Car Co-op
- 1 year Friend Plus Membership for the WAG-Qaumajuq
- Prize Pack from Olympia Cycle & Ski
- $25 Seasonal Seed Pack from Sage Garden Greenhouses
- Distillery tour for 2 from Patent 5
Most Kilometres Team
Awarded to the team with the highest number of logged kilometres during the challenge week of February 11-17th, 2024.
Only those teams with 1-5 persons are eligible.
- 5 Gift Cards from Fête Ice Cream & Coffee
- 5 Admission Passes to the WAG-Qaumajuq
- 5 Gift Certificates for 6 doughnuts from Oh Doughnuts
- $25 Gift Card from Clementine Cafe
- 1 entry to the Hypothermic Half Marathon (10k or 5k); including entry to the Festival du Voyager for February 25th; plus a $25 Gift card from Running Room
- $50 gift card from Activate
- 5 Gift cards from Tall Grass Prairie Bread Company at the Forks
- Seasonal Seed Pack from Sage Garden Greenhouses
Silver & Bronze Teams
Awarded to the second and third highest kilometre teams during the challenge week of February 11-17th, 2024.
Only those teams with 1-5 persons are eligible.
Silver
- $25 gift card to Sage Garden Greenhouses
- $25 gift card from Running Room
- Prize Pack from Olympia Cycle & Ski
- Gift Certificate for 6 doughnuts from Oh Doughnuts
- $25 gift card from Kilter Brewing Co.
Bronze
- Admission pass to the WAG-Qaumajuq
- Prize Pack from Olympia Cycle & Ski
- $25 gift card from Bronuts
- Voucher for Howler + Fill from Wolseley Kombucha
- Seasonal Seed Pack from Sage Garden Greenhouses
Early Bird Prize
Register by midnight on January 31st to be entered to win, winner will be chosen by random draw.
- $25 Gift Card to a local business of your choice!
GoManitoba Users
Use the sustainable transportation app GoManitoba during the Jack Frost Challenge for an additional chance to win! By completing actions on the app you will get entered to win a prize. Learn more here.
For every active mode you log in the Commuter Calendar you’ll be automatically entered to WIN. (3 Winners)
- One of Three $30 gift cards to McNally Robinson Booksellers
Best Team Name
This winning name is determined by popular vote after the challenge is over! Fun and creative names are encouraged.
- 2 Admission Passes to the WAG-Qaumajuq
- $25 gift card from Bronuts
- $25 gift card from Running Room
- Prize Pack from Olympia Cycle & Ski
- $25 Seasonal Seed Pack from Sage Garden Greenhouses
Participation Prizes
We will be randomly selecting participants to win prizes! All you have to do is register, move, and log your kilometres – it’s that easy. (3 winners)
- $15 Gift Card to a local business of your choice!
Bonus Prizes (for 3 participants outside of Winnipeg)
A prize category for our friends participating outside of Winnipeg. Selection is random.
- $15 gift cards to a local business of your choice or Boston Pizza, Canadian Tire or Tim Hortons
We will do our best to make prize adjustments for persons across the province. Prize winners will be announced once the challenge is completed and results are in!
A huge thank you to all of the businesses that donated to our prize packages!
Thank you to our Grand Prize Donor
Thank you to our sponsors!
Hello Jack Frost Organizers, thank you for organizing another excellent motivational experience to get people outside in the wonderful winter. I am the organizer of the team “Jack Thaw”, and I was wondering if we have won any prizes and how I could collect them for my team members?
Thank you, Mark Gray
For Winnipeg, the top teams are:
https://jackfrost.commuterchallenge.ca/results/2024/city/18220
1) 9184km = Riverview Rovers, Team Members = 5, Participants = 6 = 120%. < Humm, perhaps someone forgot the decimal in their results ?!
2) 1140km = The Bike Baes, Team Members = 5, Participants = 5 = 100%.
3) 808km = Jack Thaw, Team Members = 5, Participants = 5 = 100%. (My team).
4) 791km = Out-a-time, Team Members = 5, Participants = 5 = 100%.
Hi Mark! We are currently compiling all of the results and drawing winners, and we will be announcing the winners later this week.
Hi there, how do we vote for best team name?
Check out our Instagram stories to cast your vote! https://www.instagram.com/greenactioncentre/