Sharsheret West Coast Dash

Sharsheret West Coast Dash

On Sunday, October 25, 2026, Sharsheret will gather hundreds of thrivers, caregivers, friends and supporters on the beach for our 5th 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

(schedule subject to change)

• 6:00am: Parking Lots Open – First 200 cars will receive a free parking pass. Parking is $13. Please have cash available to expedite process.
• 7:00am: Registration and Festival Opens (Recommended 5K/10K arrival time)
• 8:00am: Welcome and Opening Ceremony.
• 8:30am: 10K Start (Recommended Family Fun Race arrival time)

- 10K Race Course Map click here

- 5K Race Course Map click here

• 8:40am: 5K Start
• 9:35am: Family Fun Race Start
• 10:00am: Awards Ceremony
• 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: 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 process.
• Lots for parking: 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.
• Limited parking: The 3rd lot is reserved for volunteers and those who require wheelchairs or other special needs.
• Exit restrictions: No vehicles will be able to leave the third lot before 10am.

Celebrate our Race Grand Marshals

• Healthcare Hero: Dr. Debra Mund, a Diagnostic Radiologist and Breast Imaging Specialist and a longtime supporter of Sharsheret.
• Community Hero: Lisa and Josh Hofheimer for their inspiring efforts on behalf of the Sharsheret, cancer, and Los Angeles communities.
• Young Leaders Award: Adena Frenkel and Nessia Gottlieb, passionate community builders and longtime supporters of Sharsheret.
• Commitment: Their commitment to connection and impact makes them fitting recipients of the inaugural Sharsheret West Young Leader Award.

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 facing breast cancer, ovarian cancer, or at elevated genetic risk.

• 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 people of all abilities and generations of families running or walking together.
• Virtual Race: Join us from anywhere around the country. Race tickets purchased by October 7th will receive a race t-shirt by mail.
• Team Captain: Become a Team Captain for your family, friends, school, synagogue or company. Win awesome prizes and make your miles meaningful.

All ages, abilities and strollers welcome. Visit Sharsheret.org/westcoast for more information.

Early Bird Packet Pickup Details

• Date: Thursday, October 22 from 4 - 7pm
• Details: Stay tuned for details about our LA Metro and Valley pickups!