2017 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships – Men's C-1 500 metres  The men's C-1 500 metres competition at the 2017 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships in Račice took place at the Sportcentrum Račice. The schedule was as follows: All times are Central European Summer Time (UTC+2)  Heat winners advanced directly to the A final. The next six fastest boats in each heat advanced to the semifinals. Qualification was as follows:  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 B final. Competitors in this final raced for positions 10 to 18. Competitors in this final raced for positions 1 to 9, with medals going to the top three.