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Runtz

Also listed as Auto Runtz, Runtz Auto

VerifiedBalanced hybridType I — caryophyllene/limonene

Most-cited cross: Original Z × Gelato
Breeders on record: Barney's Farm, Kannabia Seed Company, Oaseeds Genetics, Sensi Seeds
Median THC: 23.0% · 1,248 tests
Total terpenes: 2.76%

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Type labels are reported marketing/morphology labels, not chemistry. Basis: breeder ratio.

Genetics

Family tree

Runtz

GelatoVerified
- Sunset SherbetVerified
  - Girl Scout CookiesVerified
    - Durban PoisonVerified
    - OG KushVerified
  - Pink PantiesVerified
- Thin Mint Girl Scout CookiesVerified
ZkittlezVerified

Verified
Well-supported
Reported
Folklore
Disputed

Genetics

Lineage claims

Original Z × Gelato
Verified
Stated by Barney's Farm, Barney’s Farm

6 breeder versions (autoflowers, F2/S1/BX, remakes)

Barney's Farm: Runtz × BF Super Auto #1 (autoflower)
Kannabia Seed Company: Gelato × Zkittlez × Ruderalis (autoflower)
Humboldt Seed Organization: Runtz – Runtz × Uncirculated OG Auto (autoflower)
Barney's Farm: Runtz × BF Super Auto #1 (autoflower)
Barney’s Farm: Runtz × BF Auto #1 (autoflower)
Sensi Seeds: Zkittlez × Gelato (autoflower)

Lab data

Cannabinoids

THC23.0%n=1248
CBG0.28%n=185
CBC0.04%n=13
THCV0.00%n=11
CBN0.00%n=13
CBD0.00%n=702

Bar = median; line = lowest to highest test. Public lab records; values vary by grower and lab.

Lab data

Terpenes

Limonene0.31%n=362
β-Caryophyllene0.28%n=363
Linalool0.24%n=363
Myrcene0.21%n=363
Humulene0.10%n=363
β-Pinene0.08%n=361
α-Pinene0.04%n=361
Nerolidol0.04%n=32

Good for

Use cases

Pain71th
Sleep67th
Appetite57th
Creativity56th
Focus56th
Relaxation48th
Stress42th
Energy34th
Social27th
Clear-headed14th

Percentile vs. other strains, from user-reported effects plus lab terpenes. Terpene links to effects are hypotheses with weak evidence; faded bars are terpene-only.

Awards

🏆 Cannabis cup record

#3
Spannabis Champions Cup 2024
Indica · entered by Club Majara Garden Cannabisco
✓ official results · source
#2
Spannabis Champions Cup 2023
Sativa · entered by GWA Social Club
✓ official results · source
#1
Harvest Cup 2023
Linalool Dominant Terpenes · entered by Ripple Wellness
reported · source
#3
High Times Cannabis Cup / Medical Cannabis Cup (United States editions) 2022
Best Hybrid Flower · entered by Local Grove
reported · source
#1
Dab-a-Doo 2022
Best Solvent · entered by Johnny Dabb
reported · source
#1
High Times Cannabis Cup / Medical Cannabis Cup (United States editions) 2022
Best Medical Hybrid Flower · entered by Local Grove
reported · source
#1
High Times Cannabis Cup / Medical Cannabis Cup (United States editions) 2022
Best Hybrid Flower · entered by High Level Health
reported · source
#2
New Mexico Growers Cup / Legacy Cup NM 2022
Hybrid Flower · entered by p37
reported · source
#3
Sevilla Cup 2022
Rosin · entered by Casa del Fuego
reported · source
#3
High Times Cannabis Cup / Medical Cannabis Cup (United States editions) 2021
Best Indica Flower · entered by Sovereign
reported · source
#2
Harvest Cup 2021
Indica Flower · entered by Rugged Roots Inc
reported · source
#3
Oregon Growers Cup 2021
Pre-Roll · entered by Trichome Farms
✓ official results · source
#1
High Times Cannabis Cup / Medical Cannabis Cup (United States editions) 2021
Rec Hybrid Flower Winners · entered by LocalGrove
reported · source
#1
High Times Cannabis Cup / Medical Cannabis Cup (United States editions) 2021
Med Flower Winner · entered by LocalGrove
reported · source
#2
High Times Cannabis Cup / Medical Cannabis Cup (United States editions) 2021
Indica Flower Winners · entered by LitHouse
reported · source
#2
High Times Cannabis Cup / Medical Cannabis Cup (United States editions) 2021
Best Indica Flower · entered by Northeast Alternative
reported · source
#1
Jack Herer Cup 2020
Best International Flower · entered by Papillon
reported · source