Sharsheret West Coast Dash

🏖️ Race Overview

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 process.
• 7:00am: Registration and Festival Opens (Recommended 5K/10K arrival time)
• 8:30am: Recommended Family Fun Race arrival time
• 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 Google 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.

• When you arrive: Please let the parking attendant know that you are with the event and be prepared with cash.
• Lots for parking: We recommend parking in the 2nd lot. The 2nd lot is a 5 minute walk to the race start line and festival.
• Note: There is no exit from the 3rd lot while the event is ongoing until all races are complete.

🎉 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 who shares her personal story at countless Sharsheret events and provides peer support. Mitch, a radiation oncologist, has made a significant impact on many lives.

🏥 Healthcare Hero Grand Marshal

Sahar Wertheimer, MD, specializes in oncofertility, dedicating her practice to empowering women about their health. She has shared her expertise through Sharsheret's national webinars and is an active member of the Sharsheret West Advisory Committee.

🕊️ Honorary Grand Marshal

Rochelle Shoretz A”H, Recognizing the 10th Yahrzeit of Sharsheret’s Founder. Contribute to the race to help pay tribute to our beloved founder’s vision.

🏃‍♂️ 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): Open to ages 1 and up, includes a race t-shirt and medal. This race is open to people of all abilities.
• Virtual Race: Join us from anywhere around the country, with t-shirts mailed to participants who register by August 27th.
• Team Captain: Become a captain for your family, friends, school, synagogue or company to win prizes.

Visit Sharsheret.org for more information.

📅 Early Bird Packet Pickup

Thursday, September 11 from 4 - 7pm

Stay tuned for more details!