Sharsheret West Coast Dash

On Sunday, October 11, 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, Sunday, October 11 (schedule subject to change)

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)   

7:20am – Minyan 

8:00am – Welcome and Opening ceremony. 

8:20am - Warm Up and Walk to Start Line for 5K/10K

8:30am - 10K Start (Recommended Family Fun Race arrival time)

- 10K Race Course Map https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6202657963/ 

- 5K Race Course Map https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6202686184 

8:40am - 5K Start

9:25am – Family Fun Race Warm Up and Walk to Start Line for Family Fun Race

9:35am - Family Fun Race Start

- 1K Family Fun Race Course Map https://www.strava.com/routes/3401592517811740622  

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 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.
When you arrive: Please let the parking attendant know that you are with the event and be prepared with cash. The line to pay and park will get backed up so please arrive early.
Lots for parking: After you pay turn right and follow the road. There are three parking lots. We recommend parking in the 2nd lot. The 2nd lot is a 5 minute walk to the race start line and festival.
There is very limited parking in the 3rd lot and it is reserved for volunteers and those who require wheelchairs or other special needs. All race distances end in the 3rd and last lot. There is no exit from the 3rd lot while the event is going on. Anyone parked in the third lot will have to wait to leave until all races are complete. No vehicles will be able to leave the third lot before 10am.
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Celebrate our Race Grand Marshals! 

Stay tuned for more information!

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. Recommended for elementary school-age and above. 

Family Fun Race (1K) - Race Entry tickets are for ages 1 and up and include a race t-shirt and medal. This race is open to people of all abilities and generations of families running or walking together. This race will not be chip timed. Get ready for the photo opportunity!!

Virtual Race - Join us from anywhere around the country. Race tickets purchased by September 24th will receive a race t-shirt by mail.

Become a Team Captain for your family, friends, school, synagogue or company. Win awesome prizes and make your miles meaningful. 

All ages, abilities and strollers welcome.

Visit Sharsheret.org/westcoast for more information.

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Early Bird Packet Pickup Details

Thursday, October 8 from 4 - 7pm

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