Dealing with larger groups

[Mortblanc]

Every time a question of this type is presented here it instantly morphs from a tactical consideration into a comparison of psychological types; brave vs. timid

The OP does not have enough detailed information to make a valid decision from the start.

1. how many people are in a "large group"?
2. what is their disposition? rogues or mixed aged families?
3. how are they advancing? organized and efficient or as a mob?
4. how are they armed?

5. How many do YOU have beside you?
6. How are YOU armed?
7. What defensive measure have YOU taken.
8. What are the weather conditions? Can you even survive running away?

Offering a generalized but hard and fast answer is impossible without this information and all one can offer is one's own personal outlook on how to overcome/surrender too adversity as a general lifestyle choice.