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Runtz strain

aka Runtz OG, Gelato Zkittlez, Rainshadow Runtz

HybridTHC 21%CBD 0%
4.6(1,137 ratings)
Runtz
Rtz
Hybrid
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Terpenes
Caryophyllene
Limonene
Myrcene
calmingenergizing

Runtz effects are mostly energizing.

low THChigh THC

Runtz potency is higher THC than average.

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Runtz, also known as "Runtz OG," is a rare type of  hybrid marijuana strain. Runtz is made by Cookies Fam by crossing  Zkittlez with Gelato and it is loved for its incredibly fruity flavor profile that smells just like a bag of the sugary candy we all know and love. Popularized by the Runtz crew helmed by Yung LB out of Long Beach, Runtz was named Leafly Strain of the Year in 2020. Runtz is celebrated for its creamy smoke that is smooth and welcoming. This strain of weed produces euphoric highs and uplifting effects that are known to be long-lasting. Purple Caper Seeds released the same cross under the name Gelato Zkittlez. Runtz is known by many names the world over including Zwirlz in the Netherlands. At least 20 variations of Runtz exist with many more to come.


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Runtz strain effects

Reported by 1137 real people like you

Positive Effects

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Talkative

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Giggly

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Relaxed

Negative Effects

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Anxious

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Dry mouth

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Runtz strain flavors

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Tree fruit

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Apricot

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Sweet

Runtz strain helps with

  • Anxiety
    23% of people say it helps with Anxiety
  • Stress
    16% of people say it helps with Stress
  • Depression
    16% of people say it helps with Depression
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Runtz strain science

Certified Strain Science
Terpenes not only determine the flavor and aroma of a cannabis strain, they may also modify its effects. We’ve sourced this terpene data from products tested in Leafly Certified labs.
Runtz
Rtz
Hybrid
Phenotype
Hybrid
Dominant terpene
Caryophyllene (pepper)

Runtz terpenes

The most abundant terpene in Runtz is caryophyllene, followed by limonene and myrcene.
Caryophyllene (pepper)
Spicy, peppery terpene that may have anti-inflammatory benefits.
Limonene (citrus)
Myrcene (herbal)

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Runtz strain reviews(1,137)

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September 7, 2026
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FINALLY! 😍 I’ve been wanting to try the original Runtz forever, especially after loving pretty much every cross I’ve smoked. And damn… it did NOT disappoint. Two joints back-to-back and Adarius officially left the planet. 😂🚀 Relaxed in the head, happy on the outside, floating somewhere between reality and another universe. Anxiety, stress, chronic pain… not completely gone, but slowly fading into the background where they belong. Amazing hybrid. Amazing experience. Pure Runtz magic. Adarius verdict: 4.20/4.20 — Mission accomplished.

July 30, 2026
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Absolutely wonderful strain. I've smoked the flower and it tasted so fruity! I currently have it in live resin concentrate. I use it to wake and bake. And oh my goodness. The euphoria... Its an immediate mood lifter. It chases away anxiety and somehow life just seems better. Runtz will always be one of my top 5.

3 people found this helpful
August 30, 2026
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Made me very keen to create and cooking was fun. Anxiety was totally relieved on this, I was very mentally and socially relaxed

2 people found this helpful
July 13, 2026
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Big fan of the runtz strains I’ve tried. (Rainbow runtz is my top runtz I think.) currently vaping pineapple runtz. Unsure if it’s the indica or sativa don one, but it got me feeling slightly stoopid. I hit it, and a min later I’m searching “app Store” on the App Store.

6 people found this helpful
July 26, 2026
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Amazing high 4.7/5 hits hard and feels great, youre happy, relaxed and a little tweaky lol. Tastes good 3.8/5 Tastes a little like gelato but with purple..?in it.

1 person found this helpful
May 2, 2026
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Nugs came out of the bag dense and fairly purple with hints of forest green. Decent nose. Smoked smooth with little coughing. Hybrid strain with pronounced sativa effects, without any panic. Really enjoyed this strain overall.

4 people found this helpful
June 12, 2026
j........0

Great Strain would smoke daily

2 people found this helpful
March 19, 2026
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Excellent!! Got it from Cheef Botanicals in THCa flower. I wake and bake with it and it delivers every time

7 people found this helpful
December 17, 2025
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Pretty gassy strain. Hits like a truck and it gets you high pretty quick. From past experiences with the batch that I got, it's pretty potent, and times I did feel a little "too" high which made me anxious but it went away after 10 mins which felt like an hour. Overall nice potent and packed strain that really hits with the hybrid. I'd say it's a 60/40 from my experience. Effects are more talkative and energetic, liked to walk around my house and listen to music. Nice strain.

12 people found this helpful
October 24, 2025
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This runtz variation was from Fela's. Taste was more supreme for my taste buds, motre candy, more fruity, tasty fir a long time after. Effects very similar to the standard Runtz maybe slightly more Euphoric but balanced with more relaxation being runtz. This felt like it had more THC so the effects lasted longer. One J and 3 hours later I'm still in the same clueless state of the world and don't care either. Do proceed with some caution as fela's runtz unlike standard Runtz, did make me peel my tongue off the roof of my mouth very quickly and made me very hungry, it could show the cannibal stoners when their food disappears.

9 people found this helpful
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Runtz strain spotlight


Runtz strain genetics

Strain parent
Gel
Gelato
parent
Runtz
Rtz
Runtz
First strain child
Prz
Pink Runtz
child
Second strain child
Bln
Blue Nerds
child

Runtz grow information

Growers say this strain has resin-drenched buds that range in color from rich purple to lime green. Runtz is a popular strain choice for both intermediate and advanced growers.

  • Can be grown indoors and outdoors
  • Flowering time of 63 days or 7-9 weeks
  • When grown outside, Runtz will finish in mid-October
  • Smaller than average yields

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