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, Sunday, October 25

• 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:
• 8:20am – Warm Up: Walk to Start Line for 5K/10K.

Race Start Times

• 8:30am - 10K Start: Recommended Family Fun Race arrival time.
• 10K Race Course Map: View Here
• 8:40am - 5K Start:
• 9:35am - Family Fun Race Start:

Additional Events

• 10:00am – Awards Ceremony:
• BEACH CLEAN UP: Help us leave Dockweiler Beach cleaner than we found it! Join Shemesh Farms for a group beach cleanup directly following the Dash.

Directions

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

• 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.
• Lots for parking: After you pay, turn right and follow the road. There are three parking lots. We recommend parking in the 2nd lot, which is a 5-minute walk to the race start line and festival.
• 3rd lot restrictions: There is limited parking in the 3rd lot so please arrive early. It is reserved for volunteers and those who require wheelchairs or other special needs.

Celebrate our Race Grand Marshals

• Healthcare Hero Grand Marshal: Dr. Debra Mund is a Diagnostic Radiologist and Breast Imaging Specialist at Providence Saint John’s Health Center.
• Community Hero Grand Marshals: Lisa and Josh Hofheimer will be recognized on race day for their inspiring efforts on behalf of Sharsheret and the community.
• Young Leader Grand Marshals: Adena Frenkel and Nessia Gottlieb are passionate community builders and longtime supporters of Sharsheret.

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.

• 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, including a race t-shirt and medal. This race will not be chip timed.
• Virtual Race: Join us from anywhere around the country. Race tickets purchased by October 7th will receive a race t-shirt by mail.
• Become a Team Captain: Win awesome prizes and make your miles meaningful. All ages, abilities, and strollers are welcome.

Visit Sharsheret.org/westcoast for more information.

Early Bird Packet Pickup Details

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