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.

💻 Course Maps

• 10K Race Course Map: 10K Course
• 5K Race Course Map: 5K Course
• 1K Family Fun Race Course Map: 1K Course
• 9:40am – Family Fun Race Start:

🌊 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. We recommend parking in the 2nd lot, which is a 5 minute walk to the race start line and festival.
• Access issues: There is very limited parking in the 3rd lot, reserved for volunteers and those requiring special needs. Cars in the 3rd lot must wait until all races are complete to exit.

🏅 Celebrate our Race Grand Marshals

Healthcare Hero: Dr. Debra Mund is a Diagnostic Radiologist and Breast Imaging Specialist at Providence Saint John’s Health Center. A longtime supporter of Sharsheret, Dr. Mund joined the West Region Advisory Committee in 2022.

Community Hero: 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 Leaders Award: Close friends 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. 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): Open to people of all abilities and includes a race t-shirt and medal.
• 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 Captain for your family, friends or company and win prizes.

All ages, abilities, and strollers 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!