The men's canoe sprint K-1 1,000 metres at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro took place between 15 and 16 August at Lagoa Stadium.

[1] The medals were presented by Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark, IOC member, Denmark and Jorn Cronberg, board member of the ICF.

The competition comprised heats, semifinals, and a final round.

The top five boats from each heat, and the fastest loser, advanced to the semifinals.

The top four boats in each semifinal advanced to the "A" final, and competed for medals.