Swazi 5k

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The 17th Annual Swazi 5k

September 20, 2025

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Course Maps

5k Course Map

1 Mile Map

Your Run Supports Missions at
Home and Across The World

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Proceeds from the Swazi 5k help fund The Eswatini Partnership, an effort between Bethany First Church of the Nazarene, Southern Nazarene University, and eight other Nazarene institutions in the United States, Canada, and Eswatini, Africa, and the Bethany After School Program.

The Eswatini Partnership

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Haven of Hope

Gender-based violence and human trafficking are critical issues affecting the Swazi population, particularly women and girls. The Eswatini Partnership is dedicated to helping survivors regain their dignity, safety, and well-being.

Haven of Hope, established in 2021, provides a safe-haven for survivors of abuse, offering comprehensive care—spiritual, emotional, and medical. At full capacity, Haven of Hope provides shelter and support to 24 women and girls.

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HIV/AIDS Task Force

Eswatini has the highest rate per capita of HIV/AIDS and Tuberculosis in the world. The Eswatini Partnership began in 2000 in response to a call from God to help the people of Eswatini. The HIV/AIDS Task Force is an on-the-ground ministry providing supportive, holistic care to those in need.

Today, the HIV/AIDS Task Force is active in 700+ homes across the country of Eswatini, offering hope and healing to affected individuals and families.

The Bethany After School Program

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The Bethany After School Program began from a community survey. The Bethany community needed an after school program to provide a safe place for kids to be from 3 to 6pm every school day. Over 200 students in the Bethany Public Schools system from Kindergarten through 8th grade come every Monday through Friday for tutoring, a nutritious snack, games, chapel, and fun–all for a small fee. The continued support of the Swazi 5K helps make this program possible.