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.
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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
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Zkittlez (Grape Ape x Grapefruit) × Gelato (Sunset Sherbet x Thin Mint GSC)
Phenotypes & Cultivars
Runtz is available in the following phenotypes and cultivars:
Terpene Profile
Runtz is dominated by Caryophyllene, Limonene, Myrcene. These compounds shape the strain's aroma, flavor, and reported effects.
Genetic Families
Runtz is part of the following genetic families:
Known Offspring
Strains that descend from Runtz:
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Runtz indica or sativa?
Runtz is a hybrid cannabis strain.
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 lineage of Runtz?
Runtz descends from Zkittlez × Gelato. Zkittlez (Grape Ape x Grapefruit) × Gelato (Sunset Sherbet x Thin Mint GSC) It belongs to the Runtz Family genetic family.
What is the THC content of Runtz?
Runtz typically tests at 22-28% THC.
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.
What are the phenotypes of Runtz?
Runtz is known in several phenotypes and cultivars, including Runtz, White Runtz, Pink Runtz, Runtz OG. Each phenotype expresses the same genetics slightly differently — varying in aroma, bud color, growth habit, and effects.
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.
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 yield of Runtz?
Runtz produces a Moderate yield. Flowering takes approximately 8-9 weeks.
Medical Applications
Runtz is commonly associated with: