2022 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships – Men's C-1 500 metres

The men's C-1 500 metres competition at the 2022 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships in Dartmouth took place on Lake Banook.

Schedule
The schedule is as follows:

Heats
The fastest boat in each heat advanced directly to the A final. The next six fastest boats in each heat advanced to the semifinals.

Semifinal
The fastest three boats in each semi advanced to the A final. The next four fastest boats in each semi, plus the fastest remaining boat advanced to the final B.

Final B
Competitors in this final raced for positions 10 to 18.

Final A
Competitors in this final raced for positions 1 to 9, with medals going to the top three.