The women's C-2 500 metres competition at the 2017 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships in Račice took place at the Sportcentrum Račice.

[1] The schedule was as follows:[2] 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.

The fastest three boats in the second semi also advanced to the A final.

[6] Competitors in this final raced for positions 1 to 10, with medals going to the top three.