Dockweiler Beach, Playa Del Rey CA
Sunday, October 25th, 2026
Event 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:
- Race Options: 5K Race, 10K Race, Family Fun Race, Virtual Race and Event Festival.
- Tax Deductible: Contributions excluding the value of race entry tickets are tax-deductible.
Schedule for Race Day
(schedule subject to change)
- 6:00am: Parking Lots Open – First 200 cars will receive a free parking pass. Parking is $13.
- 7:00am: Registration and Festival Opens (Recommended 5K/10K arrival time).
- 8:00am: Welcome and Opening ceremony.
- 10:00am: Awards Ceremony.
Races Start Times
- 8:30am: 10K Start (Recommended Family Fun Race arrival time).
- 8:40am: 5K Start.
- 9:35am: Family Fun Race Start.
Course Maps
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.
- Freeway Route: Take the 105 Imperial Hwy past LAX towards the beach.
- 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.
- City Streets from South: Take Vista Del Mar north until it hits Imperial Hwy.
Parking
- Free Parking: The first 200 cars will receive a free parking pass.
- Cash Needed: Parking is $13 per car. Please have cash available to expedite the process.
- Parking Lots: Three parking lots available: the 2nd lot is recommended for parking.
- Limited Parking: The 3rd lot is reserved for volunteers and those who require special needs.
Celebrate our Race Grand Marshals
- Healthcare Hero: Dr. Debra Mund is a Diagnostic Radiologist and Breast Imaging Specialist.
- Community Hero: Lisa and Josh Hofheimer will be recognized for their inspiring efforts.
- Young Leaders Award: Close friends Adena Frenkel and Nessia Gottlieb are passionate community builders.
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.
- Family Fun Race (1K): Race Entry tickets are for ages 1 and up and include a race t-shirt and medal.
- Virtual Race: Join us from anywhere around the country.
- Team Captain: Become a Team Captain for your family, friends, school, synagogue or company.
Early Bird Packet Pickup Details
Thursday, October 22 from 4 - 7pm.
Stay tuned for details about our LA Metro and Valley pickups!
More Information
Visit Sharsheret.org/westcoast for more information.
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