Please join us for the 2011 March to the Arch on Sunday, September 11th
Please note the new start time this year: 9:11am
Same starting location: Mike Duffy's 1024 Schnucks Woodsmill Plaza Chesterfield, MO 63017
New This Year: * Flag ceremony at Art Hill in Forest Park * Charles Glenn singing National Anthem at the Arch grounds * Marine Corps Color Guard at the Arch grounds
Please call 314.609.2256 with any questions
March to the Arch Video
Click here to watch an inspirational video created by Rich True about the March to the Arch and find out why we do what we do! Need motivation to walk the distance? This video provides it! As always, we appreciate your support!
History of the March to the Arch
The March to the Arch is a 21-mile memorial walk that begins in West County and concludes at the base of the Gateway Arch.
The walk was started by St. Louis businessman Bo Drochelman on 9-11-02 when he walked the route by himself in remembrance of those who lost their lives on 9/11--and for all other fallen Americans. Bo Drochelman decided to walk the distance at close to four o'clock in the afternoon that day after leaving a note for his wife. "I just felt I had to do something, and it had to be a sacrifice of some sort," Drochelman said. "It couldn't be easy. Writing a check would not be sufficient. I almost needed the physical trauma of the walk to cleanse the hurt and anger. It was a momentary release and a feeling of satisfaction that I did something to show these people that I cared."
We hope you will join us this year in our trek to the Gateway Arch!