White Runtz strain
HybridSativa 50% / Indica 50%
Genetics Gelato x Zkittlez
White Runtz is a hybrid strain known for its sweet and sour fruity candy-like aroma, delivering long-lasting relaxing and tingly effects. It's well-suited for moments of tranquility or when seeking a creative spark.
How it feels
Scored 0–5 by our own team from tasting and customer feedback — not numbers copied from elsewhere. Use them to compare strains within this library.
Aroma & flavour
Nine aroma notes scored 0–5 — handy for finding something close to what you already like.
Flavour coordinates 0–100
0 — 100
Feel keywords
Key terpenes
Caryophyllene
Vaporizes at 130°CPeppery spice with warm wood
- Also found in
- Black pepper · clove · cinnamon
- How people describe it
- Often described as warm and settling rather than racy
Limonene
Vaporizes at 176°CBright citrus, zesty and clean
- Also found in
- Lemon peel · orange · grapefruit
- How people describe it
- Most people call it bright, fresh and mood-lifting
Linalool
Vaporizes at 198°CSweet floral lavender, soft and powdery
- Also found in
- Lavender · white flowers · coriander
- How people describe it
- Usually described as calm and unwinding — a bedtime note
Origins and story
- Breeder
- Runtz Crew (Nick, Yung LB, Raybama)
- Year
- 2017
- Genetics
- Gelato × Zkittlez
White Runtz emerged in California around 2017, developed by the Runtz Crew, consisting of Nick, Yung LB, and Raybama. The 'White' in its name refers to its exceptionally dense trichome coverage, which gives the buds a striking snow-white appearance, distinguishing it as a unique phenotype of the original Runtz.
This hybrid strain is a cross between the renowned Gelato and Zkittlez. Gelato contributes a balanced profile and creamy undertones, while Zkittlez passes on its distinctive sweet, fruity, candy-like aroma. This combination results in White Runtz's appealing and unique characteristics.
White Runtz quickly gained widespread popularity, partly due to its strong ties to hip-hop and street culture, with various rappers contributing to its promotion. It was further commercialized through the influential Cookies brand. Its prominence was solidified when Leafly recognized it as the Strain of the Year in 2020, cementing its status as a highly sought-after cultivar.
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Frequently asked
- Is White Runtz sativa or indica?
- Hybrid (sativa 50% / indica 50%) · Strongest effect on our scale: Cerebral 4/5
- What does White Runtz smell and taste like?
- Sweet / dessert 5/5 · Citrus 4/5 · Berry 4/5 · Main terpenes: Caryophyllene, Limonene, Linalool
- How does White Runtz feel?
- Cerebral 4/5 · Body high 4/5 · Couch-lock 3/5
- What is the lineage of White Runtz?
- Gelato x Zkittlez
- Where can I find White Runtz in Chiang Mai?
- At any Hightown shop in Chiang Mai — what is on the shelf changes with each harvest, so ask the team in store or check the branch page first. Adults 20+.
Closest matches
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Want to try this one?
Come talk to the team at any shop — tell us the feel you're after and we'll match it. What's on the shelf changes with each grow cycle.
Educational information for adults 20+ — effects vary by person and dose. Not medical advice. What's actually on the shelf changes with each grow cycle; just ask us in the shop.