2021 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships – Men's C-1 500 metres

The men's C-1 500 metres competition at the 2021 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships in Copenhagen took place on Lake Bagsværd.

Schedule
The schedule was as follows: All times are Central European Summer Time (UTC+2)

Heats
The fastest three boats in each heat advanced directly to the final. The next four fastest boats in each heat, plus the fastest remaining boat advanced to the semifinal.

Semifinal
The fastest three boats advanced to the final.

Final
Competitors in this final raced for positions 1 to 9, with medals going to the top four as two boats were tied for third place.