As far as I’m aware the roads in this country are the Kings highways and pedestrians have priority at all times. Even on the motorways, in as much as vehicle drivers are supposed to use extreme caution when approaching a ped. Of course you’d be daft to run on busy dual carriageways and motorways.
I run on a lot of roads around here, and make a point of asserting myself when doing so, but I’m also aware that I need to stay safe. Use common sense.