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If you’re gonna visit an area we figure you ought to know how to pronounce it correctly, so here’s a tip on how to say the Cross Country Chase’s starting city’s name. Located along the St. Mary’s River on the border between Canada and Michigan, Sault Ste Marie is known to locals as The Soo, since the pronunciation is Soo-Saint-Mah-Ree. Locals will appreciate your effort to not slaughter their beloved city’s name so, there ya go! Now you know! Whatever you do, get yourself to the charming border town to wish the racers well for the kick off of their arduous adventure on September 6, 2019! See ya there!