About Runtz
Runtz was created by Yung LB, Ray, and Nick of the Runtz Crew in Los Angeles, crossing Zkittlez with Gelato. The result was the ultimate candy strain — rainbow-colored buds with a complex terpene profile that tastes exactly like the sugary, fruity candy it's named after. Runtz took the industry by storm in the late 2010s, winning Leafly's Strain of the Year in 2020 and every competition it entered. Its bag appeal (purple, green, and orange buds covered in trichomes) set a new standard. Runtz spawned dozens of crosses and phenotypes, creating the largest strain family tree since Cookies.
Flavor Profile
History
The Runtz Crew (Yung LB, Ray, Nick) developed Runtz in 2017 in LA. The strain spread through the Cookies brand network and became the defining strain of the late 2010s. Songs were written about it, its name became a brand, and Runtz crosses now dominate dispensary menus. The strain remains incredibly popular and its genetic influence rivals that of GSC and OG Kush.
Notable breeders: Runtz Crew (Yung LB, Ray, Nick), Cookies Fam
Genetic Background
Zkittlez (Grape Ape x Grapefruit) × Gelato (Sunset Sherbet x Thin Mint GSC)
Genetic Families
Runtz is part of the following genetic families:
Known Offspring
Strains that descend from Runtz:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the genetics of Runtz?
Runtz has a genetic lineage of Zkittlez × Gelato. Zkittlez (Grape Ape x Grapefruit) × Gelato (Sunset Sherbet x Thin Mint GSC)
What is the THC content of Runtz?
Runtz typically tests at 22-28% THC with Low CBD.
What does Runtz smell and taste like?
Runtz has a Candy sweet, tropical fruit, berries, cream, citrus aroma profile, with flavors described as Sweet candy, berries, tropical fruit, creamy, citrus.
What are the effects of Runtz?
Users report Euphoric, happy, relaxed, creative, uplifted.
How long does Runtz take to flower?
Runtz has a flowering time of approximately 8-9 weeks. Plants grow to a medium height.
What is the history of Runtz?
The Runtz Crew (Yung LB, Ray, Nick) developed Runtz in 2017 in LA. The strain spread through the Cookies brand network and became the defining strain of the late 2010s. Songs were written about it, its name became a brand, and Runtz crosses now dominate dispensary menus. The strain remains incredibly popular and its genetic influence rivals that of GSC and OG Kush.
Medical Applications
Runtz is commonly associated with: