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The Journey 5km by WinField United Canada run/walk was created to support mental health and combat burnout of staff and partners heading into the busy growing season. Participants simply sign up, run/walk 5 km, have open discussions about mental health, and check in with family, friends and co-workers.
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We are champions for the mental wellbeing of those in the Canadian agriculture industry and are changing the culture of Agriculture to one where all are encouraged, supported and empowered to take care of their mental wellbeing.
Agriculture is an industry with a foundation of deep rural roots, hard work, resilience, strength and community. In order to uphold that image, those traits can also be the industry’s weakness as they become barriers for speaking up and seeking help. Those in the Canadian agriculture industry are among the most vulnerable when it comes to mental health issues. Stress, anxiety, depression, emotional exhaustion and burnout are all high in the industry. By collaborating with the entire industry and those working to address the state of mental health in Agriculture, we can and will make a substantial impact!
Journey 5km is for anyone and everyone – whether you work in agriculture or not. We encourage you to engage friends, family and coworkers!
Record your journey as you prepare and complete a 5km walk, jog or run. It’s as competitive as you want it to be.
Journey 5km is a virtual event, so you can participate from anywhere (and in any way) that works for you. Then track your progress on our event app.
The Journey 5km event runs from April 22 to 28, 2024 but the fun starts earlier! Get ready for the event by joining the Journey 5km Prep Party from March 26 to April 21, 2024.
Journey 5km raises money and awareness to support mental health in agriculture. Plus, exercise is great for your own mental health!
*Limited quantities available
Participation is free, but donations are recommended (and highly appreciated)!
Make sure you’re getting the full Journey 5 km experience, use these handy guides to learn how to navigate in the event app.
To kick off the Journey 5km preparation, WinField United Canada and The Do More Agriculture Foundation hosted a Mental Health Webinar sharing strategies for Preventing Burnout. Watch the webinar recording and learn the knowledge and tools necessary to recognize the early signs of burnout, a common but often overlooked issue in agricultural work.
This award is for the social butterflies and app stars who light up the event with their vibrant training journey and heartfelt stories about the importance of Mental Health in Ag! Share your training kilometres, fun photos and personal stories in our event app to spread positivity and support within the community. The winner will be chosen based on the most engagement generated by their posts - whether they made us laugh, smile, or shed a tear with their courage to share their journey. As a token of appreciation, the winner will receive a $100 egift card prize.
Gather your loved ones and hit the pavement together! Show off your family spirit by posting your race day family photo on the event app for a chance to win big. The winning family will receive a $100 egift card to enjoy a memorable outing together. But wait, there's more! Don't forget to share your family's final 5km times and photos on Instagram using #WinFieldJourneyForAg and tagging @WinfieldUnitedCanada to spread the love even further. And here's the twist - bonus points if you're honest about who the fastest member of your group was! Let's celebrate family bonding and fitness in style!
We salute our loyal four-legged friends who join in the 5km fun alongside their human companions. Share your training or race day moments with your furry friend on the event app and one lucky dog and their owner will take home a $100 egift card. Every step you take together brings you closer to victory, so keep tackling those kilometres side by side!
Gear up, manufacturers! We're keeping tabs on participation from our valued partners, and the manufacturer with the most Journey 5km participants will clinch the prestigious title and earn the ultimate reward: an awesome trophy to proudly display in their case and flaunt over the competition. It's time to rally your team for the ultimate prize - bragging rights!
Hey, it’s OK - what matters is you did it! This award celebrates the determination and perseverance of our participants who took it slow and steady. Whether you finished the 5km in record time or took a leisurely stroll, every step counts. This award will go to the participant with the slowest logged time in our event app because we are incredibly proud of your commitment and dedication to completing the Journey 5km. To win this $100 egift card, simply log your time in the event app and embrace the journey at your own pace. Remember, it's not about how fast you go, but the courage to keep moving forward!
Get ready to rev your engines because it's time to recognize the rocket runners among us! This award is for the participants who trained hard, pushed their limits, and blazed through the 5km course with lightning speed. We have two of these $100 egift card prizes up for grabs - one for our fastest gal and one for our fastest guy. To claim your spot among the speed demons and vie for one of these prestigious prizes, use the event app to complete your 5km and submit your time. Lace-up your shoes and hit the ground running!
Let your creativity shine and your style stand out! This award celebrates the boldest and most imaginative costumes worn during Journey 5km. Whether you're dressed as a superhero, a unicorn, or something completely out of this world, we want to see your unique and outrageous outfits! To enter the running for this coveted prize, simply share photos of your costume in the event app. Each submission earns you a chance to win a $100 egift card, allowing you to elevate your workout wardrobe with even more outrageous ensembles. So, dust off those costumes, unleash your inner fashionista and get ready to strut your stuff!
This award goes out to the top individual and top team who walked, ran, or rolled the longest distance over the Journey 5km event week! Your determination to push boundaries and conquer kilometres is truly inspiring, and we're proud to honour your accomplishment. So lace up your shoes, hit the pavement, and keep pushing your limits! The journey may be long, but with your endurance and perseverance, there's no limit to what you can achieve.
Follow the links for tools and information on how to support the mental health of yourself and others.
The Do More Agriculture Foundation thrives on the generosity and involvement of people like you. Find out how your donations and participation in programs like the Journey 5k help support mental health in agriculture.