The Patrick L. Ruth Foundation

03/16/2026

Acknowledgements & Appreciation

https://plrfoundation.org/news/the-2026-plrmr-opening-ceremony

03/11/2026

Special moments from the PLR Relays.

Congratulations to St. Mary's Dominican High School! They successfully defended their title for 2026.

03/09/2026

03/09/2026

Patrick L Ruth Memorial Relays
Opening Ceremony
March 6th, 2026

03/04/2026

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Is YOUR school on the track this Friday?

15+ schools. One night. A legacy worth running for.

The 5th Annual The Patrick L Ruth Memorial Relays takes over Joe Yenni Stadium this Friday, March 6th at 4PM — and this is one you don't want to miss.

From Brother Martin High School to Jesuit High School of New Orleans, The Willow School to Chalmette High School, and Archbishop Chapelle High School to St. Mary's Dominican High School, the best high school track athletes in the Greater New Orleans area will compete under the lights in honor of Lt. Patrick L. Ruth.

Whether you're a proud parent, a teammate in the stands, or just a fan of great competition, come out and be part of it.

🎟️ Buy tickets online & avoid the line at the gate.
👉 GET TICKETS HERE: http://bit.ly/4ckISRs
📍 Joe Yenni Stadium — East Jefferson High School, Metairie
🗓️ Friday, March 6 | Gates open 3:30 PM | Field events begin 4PM

02/26/2026

The 2026 Patrick L Ruth Memorial Relays will return to Joe Yenni Stadium on Friday, March 6th.

Inaugurated in 2020 the meet presents as a season opener for many area high schools.

Click here for tickets. Students and accompanied children free.
https://swipesimple.com/links/lnk_7fc8a1d1bc0cc61f3fe05b4ae713e800

Go here to see what schools are attending. https://la.milesplit.com/meets/718891-patrick-l-ruth-memorial-relays-2026/info

Go here to see the events or print a time schedule.
https://plrfoundation.org/news/2026-plr-memorial-relays-team-registration-and-schedule

12/09/2025

Mark the date!

We are thrilled to announce the 2026 Patrick L Ruth Memorial Relays will return to Joe Yenni Stadium on Friday, March 6th.

The time schedule for competition events and our traditional opening ceremony will be posted in subsequent updates.

03/01/2024

ANNOUNCEMENT: Friday 01:35 PM

The Patrick L. Ruth Memorial Relays

Please be advised: Due to inclement weather, and harsh and unsafe field conditions this year's Relays is cancelled.