(St. Paul, IN) – The St. Paul Choppers for Coppers Benefit Ride is back for its 11th year, and this year’s event comes with a new look on the road.

The annual ride is scheduled for Saturday, July 25, 2026, with proceeds and support benefiting the St. Paul Police Department. The event brings together motorcycle riders, Jeep drivers and community supporters for a full day of fundraising, appreciation and small-town celebration.

For the first time, motorcycles and Jeeps will ride on two separate police-escorted routes instead of traveling as one combined group. Organizers say the change gives each class of vehicle more room to enjoy the ride while keeping the camaraderie and law enforcement presence that have helped define the event.

The motorcycle and Jeep routes will reconnect at designated stops along the way. Combined, the routes will cover approximately 100 miles through the scenic backroads of Southeastern Indiana.

After the ride, participants will return at approximately 5 p.m. for a full meal provided by the Choppers committee.

The celebration will then move to The St. Paul Tavern for this year’s Rock the Block party. The after-party will feature live music by The Barnstormers and food from the SPT Chuckwagon.

This year also marks a major organizational milestone. The event is now organized under St. Paul Choppers for Coppers, Inc., which has achieved 509(a)(2) nonprofit status, a subclassification of a 501(c)(3). Organizers say the designation strengthens the group’s ability to support law enforcement and the community in the years ahead.

Now in its 11th year, Choppers for Coppers was founded to show appreciation for local law enforcement and nonprofit organizations. The group says it remains committed to supporting the St. Paul Indiana Police Department through community-driven fundraising events.