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

The women'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 four fastest boats in each heat and three fastest 5th ranked boats advanced to the semi final A. Rest boats advanced to the semi final B.

Semi Final B
The fastest three boats in each semi final B advanced to the D final. The 4th-6th placed boats in each semi final B advanced to the E final.

Semi Final A
The fastest three boats in each semi final A advanced to the A final. The 4th - 6th boats in each semi final A advanced to the B final. Remaining boats advanced to the C final.

Final E
Competitors in this final raced for positions 37 to 43.

Final D
Competitors in this final raced for positions 28 to 36.

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

Final B
Competitors in this final raced for positions 9 to 18.

Final A
Competitors in this final raced for positions 1 to 9.