Ben E. Keith Company’s Hallam Family Honored by Friends of the Katy Trail

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Ben E. Keith Company's Hallam Family were honored at last week’s 24th annual Katy 5K race as Honorary Chairs.

The Katy 5K, one of the best-attended running events in Dallas, takes participants through Uptown, onto the Katy Trail, and down into Reverchon Park for the Katy 5K Picnic party. The race generates crucial funds for the nonprofit Friends of the Katy Trail, which is responsible for maintaining and enhancing the Trail and raising the funds needed for landscape maintenance, lighting, water for people and pets, security patrols, and more through private and corporate donations.

The Hallam family and the Ben E. Keith Foundation were early donors to help construct the Katy Trail, and are committed to continually supporting Friends of the Katy Trail. 

“Our family and our company have been involved with Friends of the Katy Trail and the Katy 5K for more than 20 years and we are proud to serve as the Honorary Chairs of the 2022 Katy Trail 5K race,” said Robert Hallam Jr., chairman and CEO of Ben E. Keith. “It has been so exciting for us to see the Katy Trail become an essential and beloved Dallas destination and the Katy 5K continues to be a can't miss event.

“We encourage everyone in the Dallas and surrounding communities to join us in supporting Friends of the Katy Trail, as we all benefit from their important work maintaining as well as continually enhancing the Katy Trail.”

Ben E. Keith Company, established in Fort Worth in 1906, began selling Anheuser-Busch products in 1928. Today, Ben E. Keith Company's Beverage division is the third-largest independent beer wholesaler in the country.

“We are grateful for the ongoing support from the Hallam Family and Ben E. Keith Company,” said Amy Bean, Friends of Katy Trail executive director. “With more than 1.5 million Trail visits a year, their generous support and donations from the community are more important than ever to keep the Katy Trail running strong."

4,000 race-goers enjoyed a fun after-party with free food from more than 30 local restaurants, and music by Downtown Fever.