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A firefighter in full kit walks the 2026 Tunnel to Towers 5K while carrying an American flag.
A firefighter in full kit walks the 2026 Tunnel to Towers 5K while carrying an American flag. Photo taken by Eric Boll on 4/26/2026.

Photo gallery: 2026 Nelsonville Tunnels to Towers 5K

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NELSONVILLE, Ohio — Hundreds of Athens County residents gathered in the Nelsonville this past Sunday for the 2026 Tunnels to Towers 5K. The event honors 9/11 first responders and raised over $55,000 to support the families of veterans of the war on terror and first responders.

An American flag hands between the ladders of The Plains VFD and Nelsonville FD's fire trucks.
An American flag hands between the ladders of The Plains VFD and Nelsonville FD’s fire trucks. Photo taken by Eric Boll on 4/26/2026.
The honor guard at the 2026 Tunnels to Towers in Nelsonville. They carry the Ohio flag, the American flag and an EMS honor guard flag.
The honor guard at the 2026 Tunnels to Towers in Nelsonville. Photo taken by Eric Boll on 4/26/2026.
Three bagpipers marching down the street followed by a drummer.
The bagpipe players at the 2026 Tunnels to Towers in Nelsonville. Photo taken by Eric Boll on 4/26/2026.
Firefighters in turnout gear line up at the starting line.
Firefighters and runners line up at the starting line of the 2026 Tunnels to Towers 5K. Photo taken by Eric Boll on 4/26/2026.
A runner poses for the camera.
A runner smiles for the camera at the 2026 Tunnels to Towers 5K. Photo taken by Eric Boll on 4/26/2026.
A girl runs past American flags and photos of 9/11 first responders.
Photos of first responders and flags dotted the course of the 2026 Tunnels to Towers 5K. Photo taken by Eric Boll on 4/26/2026.
A table full of plaques and medals.
The awards and medals for the 2026 Tunnel to Towers 5K. Photo taken by Eric Boll on 4/26/2026.
A man walks two large dogs down the street.
A man walks his dogs at the 2026 Tunnels to Towers 5K. Photo taken by Eric Boll on 4/26/2026.
A woman holds up a photo of a 9/11 first responder.
A woman holds up a photo of a 9/11 first responder. Photo taken by Eric Boll on 4/26/2026.

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Eric Boll is a Ph.D. student in the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism specializing in science communication and science news. He works for the Athens County Independent through a grant program organized by the Sugarbush Foundation. When not working Eric can be found cooking, playing with his cats, riding his bike or working on a stained glass project.