Dockweiler Beach, Playa Del Rey CA
Sunday, September 14th, 2025
🏃♀️ 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.
🗓️ 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)
- 7:05am: Minyan
- 8:00am: Opening ceremony
🏖️ Race Start Times
- 8:35am: 10K Race Start - Course Map Course Map
- 8:45am: 5k Race Start - Course Map Course Map
- 9:40am: 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 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.
- Arrival: Please let the parking attendant know that you are with the event and be prepared with cash.
- Parking Lots: We recommend parking in the 2nd lot, which is a 5-minute walk to the race start line and festival.
- 3rd Lot: Reserved for volunteers and those who require wheelchairs or other special needs. No vehicles will be able to leave this lot 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 and has shared her personal story at countless Sharsheret events. Mitch is a radiation oncologist and professor at Cedars-Sinai.
💉 Healthcare Hero Grand Marshal
Sahar Wertheimer, MD, specializes in oncofertility and works in private practice at HRC Fertility in Los Angeles. She empowers and educates women about their health and serves on the Sharsheret West Advisory Committee.
📜 Honorary Grand Marshal
Rochelle Shoretz A”H, Recognizing the 10th Yahrtzeit of Sharsheret’s Founder. This year, we commemorate 10 years since Rochelle’s passing, continuing her vision of providing vital support to those affected by breast and ovarian cancer.
🏅 Race Entry
Run or walk on this fully paved course at Dockweiler Beach, just steps from the ocean with a cool morning breeze. Race entry tickets include a race t-shirt and finisher’s medal. Join us at the race festival with food, refreshments, and entertainment while helping raise funds.
- 5K / 10K: Chip timed, recommended for elementary school-age and above.
- Family Fun Race (1K): Open to all ages, includes a race t-shirt and medal.
- Virtual Race: Participate from anywhere: t-shirts mailed to those who register by August 27th.
- Team Captain: Become a captain for exciting prizes and to make your miles meaningful.
All ages, abilities and strollers welcome. Visit Sharsheret.org for more information.
📅 Early Bird Packet Pickup Details
Thursday, September 11 from 4 - 7pm
Stay tuned for more details!
Starting Line Map
Coaching
Race Strong, Smart & Healthy with Online or In-Person Coaching!
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