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The University of Winnipeg

Commuter Challenge 2026

Sat. Jun. 6 08:00 AM - Sat. Jun. 6 05:00 PM
Contact: sustainability@uwinnipeg.ca
Location: UWinnipeg

The University of Winnipeg is once again proudly participating in the Green Action Centre’s annual Commuter Challenge from May 31st - June 6th, 2026.

The Commuter Challenge is a week-long friendly workplace competition that's going to get you moving!

RUN, BIKE, BUS, CARPOOL, ROLL or STROLL! 

Here’s how registering for the challenge works: 

  1. Green Action Centre has partnered with GoManitoba to host this year's commuter challenge. GoManitoba is a FREE platform which supports Manitobans to connect with sustainable transportation options. Register on the UW GoManitoba portal here to log your commutes during the challenge and join our 2026 team!
  2. When you log your commutes on your GoManitoba portal, this will calculate your KMs and CO2 saved, which will automatically contribute to UW's Commuter Challenge stats and make yourself eligible to WIN prizes! Check out the Green Action Centre prize list here.
  3. For internal prizes:

GRAND PRIZES (2 WINNERS) - Log 5 round trips (10 commutes) to qualify for:

  • A family membership to FortWhyte Alive + a sheet of full fare bus tickets 
  • MEC backpack packed with an ABUS Ultra 410K U-Lock and Cable Set + an MEC 15-in-1 Folding Tool

Grand Prizes are chosen in the order they are drawn.

2nd TIER/MEDIUM PRIZES (4 winners) - Log 3 round trips (6 commutes) to qualify for:

  • UW customized water bottle 
  • Reusable cutlery set 
  • Reusable food storage bags 
  • Bike Pumps

3RD TIER/SMALL PRIZES (4 winners) - Log 1 round trip and/or share your best commute photo 📸: 

  • Reusable produce mesh bags 
  • Reusable Food storage bags 

Please send your photos to sustainability@uwinnipeg.ca with a relevant subject line.

After the 2026 Commuter Challenge is over, you get to keep your GoManitoba account so that you have the opportunity to keep logging commutes and to connect with folks if you wish to carpool. 

What destinations are considered for the challenge?

Any active and/or sustainable modes of transportation that are related to your daily commute. (Recreation activities do NOT count towards your kilometers.) Here are some examples of places you can log your trips to:

  • Your workplace
  • The grocery store
  • The doctor’s office
  • University/school
  • A religious service
  • Your children’s school

Commuter Challenge Kick-Off Pit Stop

Monday June 1 | 8:00am - 12:00pm | Location The Quad

We will kick-off the 2026 Commuter Challenge by connecting with fellow UW participants over some light morning refreshments. Here, we will also be able help folks register for their UWinnipeg GoManitoba account, navigate the portal, and introduce folks who may be interested in carpooling or being bike-buddies.

Drop by, say hi, and enjoy a Monday morning get-together (hopefully, in the sun). 

The UWSA Bike Lab will be open early on June 1 at 10:00am. Come by on a break and tune up your bike!

If you have any questions, please email sustainability@uwinnipeg.ca.