2023 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships – Men's K-1 500 metres

The men's K-1 500 metres competition at the 2023 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships in Duisburg took place in Sportpark Duisburg.

Schedule
The schedule is as follows:

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

Semifinal
The fastest three boats in each semi advanced to the A final. The next three fastest boats in each semi advanced to the final B. The remaining boats advanced to the C final.

Final C
Competitors in this final raced for positions 19 to 27.

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

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