Sharsheret West Coast Dash

Sharsheret West Coast Dash

On Sunday, September 14, 2025, Sharsheret will gather hundreds of thrivers, caregivers, friends and supporters on the beach for our 4th Annual West Coast Dash in support of our breast and ovarian cancer work. Our run/walk will include a 5K Race, 10K Race, Family Fun Race, Virtual Race and Event Festival. Contributions excluding the value of race entry tickets are tax-deductible.

Schedule for Race Day

• 6:00am: Parking Lots Open – First 200 cars will receive a free parking pass. Parking is $13. Please have cash available to expedite the process.
• 7:00am: Registration and Festival Opens (Recommended 5K/10K arrival time)
• 8:00am: Welcome and Opening ceremony. National Anthems will be performed by Harkham Hillel Hebrew Academy Choir under the direction of Katherine Simon.
• 10:00am: Awards Ceremony

Race Start Times

• 7:05am: Minyan
• 8:15am: Warm Up and Walk to Start Line for 5K/10K
• 9:25am: Family Fun Race Workout and Walk to Start Line for Family Fun Race
• 8:30am: Recommended Family Fun Race arrival time

Race Course Maps

• 10K Race: 10K Race Course Map
• 5K Race: 5K Race Course Map
• 1K Family Fun Race: 1K Family Fun Race Course Map

Beach Clean Up

Help us leave Dockweiler Beach cleaner than we found it! Join Shemesh Farms for a group beach clean up directly following the Dash.

Directions

12000 Vista Del Mar
Dockweiler Beach
Playa Del Rey, CA 90293

Waze and Apple Maps may misdirect you. Please follow the instructions below.

• Freeway Route: from 405N and 405S: Take the 105 Imperial Hwy past LAX towards the beach. Beach entry is at the end of Imperial Hwy where it passes Vista Del Mar.
• City Streets from North: Take Pershing Drive south (NOTE: Vista Del Mar will be closed North of Imperial Highway on race morning) until it hits Imperial Hwy. Make a right into the beach entry.
• City Streets from South: Take Vista Del Mar north until it hits Imperial Hwy. Make a left into the beach entry.

Parking

Free parking: The first 200 cars will receive a free parking pass. Parking is $13 per car. Please have cash available to expedite the process.

• Arriving: Please let the parking attendant know that you are with the event and be prepared with cash.
• Parking Lots: After you pay turn right and follow the road. We recommend parking in the 2nd lot, which is a 5 minute walk to the race start line and festival.
• Third lot: There is limited parking in the 3rd lot, reserved for volunteers and those with special needs. No vehicles will be able to leave the third lot before 10am.

Celebrate our Race Grand Marshals

Community Hero Grand Marshals

Sarah Farzan Kamrava, DDS, and Mitchell R. Kamrava, MD, MHDS, have been incredible friends and supporters of Sharsheret. Sarah is a 13 year breast cancer survivor and serves as a peer supporter helping women with breast cancer.

Healthcare Hero Grand Marshal

Sahar Wertheimer, MD, specializes in oncofertility, empowering women about their health and serving on the Sharsheret West Advisory Committee.

Honorary Grand Marshal

Rochelle Shoretz A”H, Recognizing the 10th Yahrzeit of Sharsheret’s Founder. By contributing to the race, help pay tribute to her vision and secure the future of her lasting legacy.

Race Entry

Run or walk on this fully paved course at Dockweiler Beach, just steps from the ocean with a cool morning breeze and incredible coastal views. Join us at the race festival with food, refreshments, entertainment and more, while helping to raise funds for those affected by breast cancer, ovarian cancer.

• 5K / 10K: Race entry tickets include a race t-shirt and finisher’s medal. Both races will be chip timed.
• Family Fun Race (1K): Race Entry tickets are for ages 1 and up and include a race t-shirt and medal. This race is open to families.
• Virtual Race: Join us from anywhere in the country. Race tickets purchased by August 27th will receive a race t-shirt by mail.
• Team Captain: Become a Team Captain for your family, friends, school, synagogue, or company.

Early Bird Packet Pickup Details

If you are picking up for someone not present, you will need to show a copy of their ID and a printed signed waiver from that person.

Print the waiver from this link.

Thursday, September 11 from 4 - 7pm

• LA Metro Pickup: Rancho Park/Cheviot Hills Park Recreation Center Parking Lot, 2551 Motor Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90064
• Valley Pickup: Fleet Feet Encino, 16545 Ventura Blvd, Encino, CA 91436