Founded in the summer of 2010, First Flight Alliance began with a simple idea: to help people take their first step toward something extraordinary—starting with a 5K. What started as a small challenge quickly took off, becoming a powerful community where runners of all levels share their stories, celebrate progress, and lift each other up every step of the way.

Our commitment to building healthier, stronger communities led to the creation of the Camp #RunThisTown series—helping hundreds of beginners cross their very first finish line. From there, our members have gone on to race in half and full marathons across the country and around the world, turning those first steps into lifelong journeys.

Every mile we run makes a difference. Proceeds from our events and marathon fundraising teams directly support our  Operation Active Kids (O.A.K.) program, which empowers youth to get active, stay healthy, and grow strong—mind, body, and spirit.

As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, First Flight Alliance is more than a running club—it’s a movement to inspire the first steps toward a healthier, stronger, more connected community.

We are not just runners. We are First Flight.

Alison Youngblood, Founding Board Member and Chair

Scott Gregory, Treasurer

Kelly Mullikin 

Michelle Gregory 

Krystle Bannister

Watson McBride

Cheryl Hunsberger

Jason Nixon

Savannah Cartee

Lynn Gregory 

Dawn Lowe