Mark your calendars! The second annual Aaron Peirsol's Race for the Oceans has been scheduled for October 10-11, 2009 at Fort Myers Beach in Fort Myers, Fla.

Part of the proceeds from the event will again go to Oceana's efforts to protect the sea.

Aaron will, of course, host and participate in the event and NBC Olympic broadcaster Rowdy Gaines will serve as master of ceremonies for the event.

As Aaron told Swimming World Magaazine, "This is a great chance for people to experience the joy of swimming in Florida's warm ocean waters and raise awareness for an important cause."

For more information about the event, or to register to participate, please visit www.racefortheoceansevent.com.