Sharsheret West Coast Dash

Race Overview

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

• 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)

Race Course Maps

• 10K Race Course Map: View Here
• 5K Race Course Map: View Here
• Family Fun Race Start: 9:35am
• 1K Family Fun Race Course Map: View Here

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 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.
• Third lot: Reserved for volunteers and special needs. No exit from the 3rd lot while the event is ongoing.
• Arrive early: The parking line will get backed up.

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, where she has practiced since 2005.

Community Hero Grand Marshals: Lisa and Josh Hofheimer will be recognized on race day for their inspiring efforts on behalf of the Sharsheret, cancer, and Los Angeles communities.

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. 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): Tickets are for ages 1 and up and include a race t-shirt and medal.
• Virtual Race: Join us from anywhere around the country. 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.

Early Bird Packet Pickup Details

Thursday, October 22 from 4 - 7pm

Stay tuned for details about our LA Metro and Valley pickups!

Visit Sharsheret.org/westcoast for more information.